Tokyo 2021 Olympics – Betting Action From 23 July to 08 August
The Olympics takes place once every four years and is usually one of the biggest sports extravaganza’s whenever it takes place. The Tokyo 2021 Olympics has not had a huge build-up due to the COVID-19 pandemic and all the controversy surrounding this year’s Olympics.
The Tokyo Olympics was initially scheduled to take place in 2020, but the pandemic forced the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) to make a difficult decision to postpone the games to 2021. The IOC and the JOC were also under tremendous pressure to cancel the 2021 edition due to the pandemic, but they decided to proceed with the Olympics.
2021 Tokyo Olympics – Restrictions
The IOC has imposed stringent requirements on all athletes taking part in the 2021 Olympics. They will have to quarantine for three days upon arrival and wear masks at all times. They have been told to stay away from tourist locations and not engage with the general public.
The athletes were also cautioned not to have sex during their time at the Olympic Village and not to use the free condoms being handed out but take them back home as souvenirs. Their beds are made up of cardboard and are designed to support the weight of just one athlete and not support any sudden movements to discourage any further sexual contact.
International tourists have been banned from coming to Tokyo to see the games. There were talks initially of allowing domestic tourists from filling just 50 percent of each venue where the games are taking place. However, with the delta variant doing its rounds and only 11 percent of Tokyo vaccinated, a call might be taken for the games to take place in front of empty chairs.
2021 Tokyo Olympics – Top Games To Bet On
It is definitely disappointing for both the athletes not to have a packed stadium cheer them on. However, millions of viewers are expected to tune in to the Olympics worldwide and watch their favorite sports. Betting sites are also expecting a lot of action during the 2021 Olympics, especially when some of the top sports are taking place.
If you are keen on betting on the Olympics, these are some of the top sports you should watch out for.
Basketball – USA Is The Betting Favorite
Basketball games will start on 25 July, and the final will take place on 08 July. You can expect a close contest between many teams, but the clear favorite at the start of the tournament is the United States.
The USA generally sends a very strong squad for the Olympics, but several key players are missing in action this time around. However, they are still betting favorites as they have Kevin Durant, Draymond Greene, Bam Adebayo, Damian Lillard, and a few other big names. Gregg Popovich from the Spurs will be the head coach.
Tennis: starts on 24 July and will wrap up as early as 01 August. The men’s division is wide open as top players such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Dominic Thiem have decided not to participate. However, Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will represent Serbia and make a push to win a Golden Slam.
Steffi Graf is the only player in history to win all four grand slams and the Olympic Gold in a calendar year. Djokovic has won three grand slams and needs to win the Olympic Gold and the U.S Open to complete a Golden Slam. The women’s division is wide open as the competition is expected to be real close.
Hockey: games start from 24 July and will run till 06 August. The games will get more exciting as the competition moves into the knockout stages for both the men’s and women’s divisions. When it comes to men’s hockey, you should think about putting your money on Belgium as they are the European and current World Champions. They will face stiff competition from other teams like the Netherlands, India, and Argentina.
Athletics: One of the highlights of any Olympics is the athletic events. They start on 30 July and will run till 08 August. We suggest you watch a couple of the heats to see how each athlete performs before deciding to put your money on any specific athlete.
Some of the other popular sporting events that will take place at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics include Artistic Swimming, Archery, Judo, Shooting, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and Weightlifting.
